[s-cars] Re: Ignition switch pain

[Peter Schulz]

Brian:

A decent locksmith can rekey the ignition cylinder..
I would not recommend replacing a with a used one since it is the "finger" that goes into the actual ignition switch that tends to shear off.

BTDT

-Peter

At 05:57 PM 10/8/2002 -0600, Brian Powell wrote:
>>I have lived long enough with my failing ignition
>>switch!!(*^(*^_)_(*_)(*++
>>The symptoms are if I turn the switch a little past "start" not all of
>>my electricals will function (no turn signals etc)
>>In extreme cases the starter will remain engaged.
>>I understand it is a 2 part assy.  Electrical and mechanical.
>
> From your description, the only piece broken is the electrical switch.
>This is around $25 at the dealer.
>
>My switch and tumbler recently broke in my 90Q20V, and it is very
>similar to the S4/6.  Be glad, be VERY VERY glad that the tumbler is
>not broken.  If it is, you will have to get a used one because the new
>ones from the dealer are not interchangeable and they will NOT key it
>for your existing key...  I got an old tumbler from the junkyard,
>disassembled it to remove the metal tab that connects to the switch
>(the tab is made poorly and can break off), replaced the broken tab in
>my existing tumbler, and then reassembled it all.  Very time consuming
>and requires a couple of special tools.
>
>Anyhow, for you to fix your switch, it isn't bad:
>
>1) Remove Instrument Cluster, Airbag, and Steering Wheel.  NOTE: If you
>are very very nimble, you may be able to do it without removing the
>steering wheel.  If the tumbler is broken, you have no choice.
>2) Look down at the backside of the lock assembly.  Remove the
>electrical connector from the switch.
>3) There are two painted screws, use a small flathead screwdriver to
>remove the from each side.
>4) Now, slide the ignition switch towards the firewall and remove it
>from the tumbler/steering lock assembly.
>5) Slide new switch in (you should have the switch and the tumbler both
>in the OFF position to line them up)
>6) Put the two screws back in
>7) Connect the plug to the switch
>8) Test it out
>9) Put the IC, Steering wheel, and airbag back in.
>
>If you are in the Denver area, I can help you.  Otherwise, good luck!
>
>Cheers,
>Brian
>
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Peter C. Schulz					peschulz at cisco.com
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